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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Pussytoes

I rescued the hillside from my husband and the lawnmower. I wanted to get a picture of these flowers that grow among the grass and creeping phlox, but they just blended in.Here's the best close-up shot I could get.

After doing some research, I found that these are probably Pink Pussytoes or Pink Everlasting Scientific Name: Antennaria rosea Family: Asteraceae (More information here.)

My Mom always called these Pussy Feet, but I really wasn't sure. I am still not sure whether they will open up or change color any more. They are usually mowed-over by now. There is a flower called Pussy Foot, but it's slightly different and low to the ground. These are stalky with 6 -1 0" stems.